Step 1: Remove QuickBooks · Open the Windows Start menu. Search for “Control Panel”, then open Control Panel. · Select Programs and Features or Uninstall a. Step 1: Remove QuickBooks · Open the Windows Start menu. Search for “Control Panel”, then open Control Panel. · Select Programs and Features or.
 
 

– Clean install quickbooks desktop

 
This will avoid the QuickBooks from recognizing the folder to form a new one.